Mares Horizon – The Future of Recreational Diving

Experience diving in silence.
The Mares Horizon Semi-Closed Rebreather (SCR) lets you stay underwater longer, breathe warmer, and move with less bubbles, a new dimension of comfort and freedom.
Available exclusively at Wanderlust Dive Center Bonaire, the island’s first SSI Instructor Training Center offering the complete SCR Diving Programs.

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This is what diving on Bonaire feels like with the Mares Horizon SCR. Warm breathing gas, no bubbles, just pure focus.
Follow Stephan & Linda on a real training day with their SSI Horizon students at Wanderlust Dive Center Bonaire.

Why Choose the Mares Horizon SCR?

  • Silent Comfort – Less bubbles, no noise, just you and the reef.
  • Extended Bottom Time – Longer dives with optimized gas use.
  • Warm Moist Breathing Gas – Less fatigue and dry mouth.
  • Simple & Smart – Automated gas control and intuitive interface; no helium or complex mixes, just Nitrox.

What’s Included

  • SSI digital learning materials
  • Certified SSI Horizon Instructor (EN/NL)
  • Use of Mares Horizon SCR unit during training
  • Certification fees

Not included: air tanks, Sofnolime and any optional deco gas for the XR level. All available at Wanderlust Dive Center.

Who Can Join the SCR Diving Course

If you’re an SSI Open Water Diver with Deep Diving and Nitrox certification (or equivalent), and 24 logged dives, you’re ready for the Mares Horizon.
The system is light, reliable and perfect for travel. No helium or high-pressure oxygen needed.
Train 1-on-1 or in small groups (up to 2 students) with flexible scheduling in Kralendijk.

Frequently Asked Questions – Mares Horizon

No — the Horizon is designed for recreational divers with Advanced and Nitrox certifications.

The SCR Diver program takes 4 days; the XR upgrade adds 1 extra day of deco training.

Yes — book a Try SCR Dive and experience the Horizon firsthand.

No — the unit is plug-and-play and we handle daily setup and checks during training.

Absolutely. Certified Horizon divers can rent our fully maintained units for independent dives on Bonaire.